July 2017 Energy & Environment (Master s of Environmental Management) The Energy & Environment (EE) program trains students who wish to help lead the transition to a sustainable energy future. Climatic, economic, and geopolitical factors are some of the many challenges and opportunities arising from the dynamic intersection between energy and the environment. Recognizing and acting on these issues requires innovative thinkers and leaders who understand the energy system and the important interconnections between policy, markets, technology, and the environment. The EE program aims to provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary to effectively address energy and environmental challenges. Over the course of the program, students will gain: A broad perspective on the current energy system and future alternatives A fundamental understanding of science and technology as it relates to energy and the environment Background in the economics, policy, and business of energy First-hand exposure to the energy sector and energy leaders Critical skills in data analysis and modeling Experience with communication, facilitation, project management, and teamwork Students pursuing this course of study will be well prepared for positions focused on the transition from conventional to sustainable energy. Potential roles include helping government and advocacy groups to design and implement new policies, working with regulatory and research groups to assess policy compliance and effectiveness, and enabling private-sector firms to think strategically about trends in science, technology, and policy. Energy use is one of the most complex and multi-faceted problems influencing the future of the environment. Students wishing to complete the EE program will need to complete multidisciplinary coursework that addresses the diverse aspects of energy. The EE curriculum is organized along four broad themes: Science & Technology, Markets & Policy, Tools, and Energy Electives. Elements Common to All MEM Programs: Prerequisites for admission to the Nicholas School are (1) previous training in the natural sciences or the social sciences related to the student s area of interest, (2) at least one semester of college calculus; (3) a college statistics course that includes descriptive statistics, probability ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT 1
distributions, hypothesis testing, confidence intervals, correlation, simple linear regression, and simple ANOVAs. During the first year of study, students work with a course adviser on course selection and determining an area of study for the Master s Project (MP). Early in the second semester, the student will choose an MP adviser who will work with the student on developing a Master s Project and will continue to consult with the course adviser on courses to be taken during the second year. MPs may be either individual or group projects, and may be on a topic proposed by an external client, a faculty member, or the student. In the second year, students will complete course requirements and devote time to the completion of the MP. The MEM program requires a total of at least 48 credits. A MP paper is due by the end of the second semester of the second year, and all students present their work at this time in a public symposium. The required number of credit hours and MP presentation schedule vary slightly for concurrent degree students. Required courses for all Nicholas School students are: ENVIRON 896 Professional Communications (1/2 credit) ENVIRON 897 Writing a Masters Project (1/2 credit) ENVIRON 898.09 MP Seminar (1 credit to be awarded at the end of 4 semesters) ENVIRON 899.09 Master s Project (4 to 6 credits) Successful completion of online Introductory Master s Project Tutorials is also a requirement. The tutorials offer information on various types of MPs and principles of research design. Elements Specific to the Energy & Environment Program: In addition to the school-wide prerequisites, the EE program requires college level introductory microeconomics (which can be met by introductory economics that is mainly micro rather than macro). Deficiencies must be made up prior to matriculation or during the first year of residence; these courses do not count toward degree requirements. EE curriculum requirements: Core Course (3 credits) Science & Technology (6 credits) Markets & Policy (6 credits) Tools (9 credits) Energy Electives (6 credits) Free Electives (10-12 credits) Although a course may qualify for more than one category, it can only be counted once toward a program requirement. Students should work closely with their advisors to ensure that all requirements are met and that elective courses are appropriate to the program. All courses listed below earn 3 credits, unless otherwise noted. ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT 2
1. Core Course (3 credits) All students are required to take the following course (preferably in their first semester): ENVIRON 711 Energy and the Environment (fall) 2. Science & Technology (6 credits) All students are required to take the following course (preferably in their second semester): ENVIRON 631 Energy Tech and its Impact on the Environ (spring) Students are required to take at least one of the following courses (3 credits): BIOLOGY 560 Ecology and Global Change ENRGYEGR 490-04 Modern Power Systems ENVIRON 536 Water Quality Management ENVIRON 552 Climate and Society ENVIRON 564 Biogeochemistry ENVIRON 623 Ecological Diversity and Climate Change ENVIRON 624 Agriculture and Sustainability ENVIRON 739 Changing Atmosphere EOS 508 Climate History EOS 511 The Climate System EOS 512 Climate Change EOS 524 Water Quality Health EOS 525 Water Pollution EOS 551 Global Environmental Change Other courses that address the impact of energy-related activities on ecosystems, air quality, water, and climate may also qualify for this category. 3. Markets & Policy (6 credits) All students are required to take the following 2 half-semester courses (preferably in their first semester): ENVIRON 520 ENVIRON 635 Resource and Environmental Economics I (1.5 credits, fall) Energy Economics and Policy (1.5 credits, fall) In addition, students are required to take at least 1 of the following courses (3 credits): EGRMGMT 560 Project Management EGRMGMT 574 Commercializing Technology Innovations ENERGY 590 Applied Energy Economics ENERGY 620 Energy Finance ENERGY 727 Energy Law ENRGYENV 625 Energy, Markets, and Innovation ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT 3
ENRGYENV 627 ENVIRON 521 ENVIRON 537 ENVIRON 538 ENVIRON 550 ENVIRON 577 ENVIRON 583 ENVIRON 590.75 ENVIRON 590.84 ENVIRON 603 ENVIRON 604 ENVIRON 640 ENVIRON 717 ENVIRON 752 ENVIRON 782 ENVIRON 826 ENVIRON 831 ENVIRON 835 ENVIRON 855 PUBPOL 790.10 PUBPOL 811 Business Strategy for Sustainability Resource and Environmental Economics II (1.5 credits) Environmental Health Global Environmental Health: Economics and Policy Land Use Principles and Policies Environmental Politics Energy and US National Security Applied Env Policy Entrepreneurship (1 credit) Env Entrepreneurship Finance (1.5 credits) Air Quality: Management (1.5 credits) Air Quality: Human Exposure and Health (1.5 credits) Climate Change Economics and Policy Markets for Electric Power Sustainability and Renewable Resource Economics Foundations of Environmental Entrepreneurship Global Environmental Politics Business and Environment Environmental Law International Environmental Law International Energy Systems and Sustainable Development Microeconomics: Policy Applications Other courses that address legal, political or economic subjects may also qualify for this category. 4. Tools (9 credits) All students are required to take the following two courses (preferably in their first semester): ENVIRON 710 ENVIRON 716 Applied Data Analysis for Environmental Science (fall) Modeling for Energy Systems (fall) In addition, students are required to take at least one of the following courses (3 credits): DECISION 614 Forecasting EGRMGMT 530 Finance in High Tech Industries EGRMGMT 532 Adv Corporate Finance for Technology Based Companies EGRMGMT 560 Project Management ENERGY 620 Energy Finance ENRGYENV 626 Modeling and Analysis for Env Sustainability ENVIRON 531 Econ Analysis of Resource and Environmental Policies ENVIRON 532 Evaluation of Public Expenditures ENVIRON 557 Social Science Surveys for Environ. Mgmt. ENVIRON 559 Fundamentals of GIS and Geospatial Analysis (4 credits) ENVIRON 638 Environmental Life Cycle Assessment ENVIRON 658 Applied Qualitative Research Methods ENVIRON 755 Community Based Environmental Management ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT 4
ENVIRON 827 ENVIRON 832 ENVIRON 850 ENVIRON 852 ENVIRON 858 EOS 540 PUBPOL 811 PUBPOL 813 Principles of Management Environmental Decision Analysis Program Evaluation of Environmental Policies Spatial Analysis for Ecologists Multivariate Analysis for Ecologists Introduction to Modeling in the Earth Sciences Microeconomics: Policy Applications Quantitative Evaluation Methods Other courses that provide experience with analytical tools and decision frameworks may also qualify for this category. 5. Energy Electives (6 credits) Offerings may change, depending on instructor availability and student interest. See https://energy.duke.edu/education/courses for a list of current energy-related classes. Note that many of the energy-related courses at Duke have an ENERGY cross-listing. Students may count up to 3 one-credit courses towards the Energy Elective requirement. A total of 6 credits of energy electives are required from the following: ENERGY 590 Applied Energy Economics ENERGY 620 Energy Finance ENERGY 727 Energy Law ENERGY 790.02 Renewables and the World s Poor (1.5 credits) ENRGYEGR 490-04 Modern Power Systems ENRGYENV 625 Energy, Markets, and Innovation ENRGYENV 626 Modeling and Analysis for Env Sustainability ENRGYENV 627 Business Strategy for Sustainability ENRGYENV 898 EDGE Seminar Series ENVIRON 552 Climate and Society ENVIRON 559 Fundamentals of GIS and Geospatial Analysis (4 credits) ENVIRON 583 Energy and US National Security ENVIRON 590.37 Sustainable Cities and Urban Design ENVIRON 590.51 Petroleum Exploration (1 credit) ENVIRON 593.12 Energy of Geopolitics (1 credit) ENVIRON 603 Air Quality: Management (1.5 credits) ENVIRON 604 Air Quality: Human Exposure and Health (1.5 credits) ENVIRON 630 Transportation and Energy ENVIRON 638 Environmental Life Cycle Assessment ENVIRON 640 Climate Change Economics and Policy ENVIRON 713A Northern California Clean Energy Field Trip (1 credit) ENVIRON 715 Understanding Energy Models and Modeling ENVIRON 717 Markets for Electric Power ENVIRON 762 Environmental Megatrends (1.5 credits) ENVIRON 811 Business and Environment ENVIRON 830 Building Energy on Campus ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT 5
Other courses that address energy technology, science, policy, and economics may also qualify as Energy Electives with academic advisor approval. 6. Free Electives (10 to 12 credits) Students may satisfy the balance of their credit hours by taking any courses that satisfy the guidelines set by the Nicholas School. See https://energy.duke.edu/education/courses for suggestions. Participating Faculty Faculty members serving as advisors in the Energy and Environment program are listed below. Please consult the Nicholas School home page for a description of their research interests. The following core faculty serve as advisors in the Energy and Environment program. Please consult the Nicholas School web page for a description of their research interests. Tim Johnson (Chair) 919-681-9339 timothy.l.johnson@duke.edu Lori Bennear 919-613-8083 lori.bennear@duke.edu Emily Klein 919-684-5965 emily.klein@duke.edu Luana Marangon Joining the EE MEM program Spring 2018 Dalia Patino-Echeverri 919-613-7461 dalia.patino@duke.edu Lincoln Pratson 919-681-8077 lincoln.pratson@duke.edu The following Duke faculty have energy experience, expertise, and interest and may be able to serve as advisors. Brian Murray 919-613-8725 brian.murray@duke.edu Subhrendu Pattanayak 919-613-9306 subhrendu.pattanayak@duke.edu Alex Pfaff 919-613-9240 alex.pfaff@duke.edu William Pizer 919-613-9286 billy.pizer@duke.edu Drew Shindell 919-681-8467 drew.shindell@duke.edu Avner Vengosh 919-681-8050 vengosh@duke.edu Dan Vermeer 919-660-1966 daniel.vermeer@duke.edu Gary Christopher Wedding 919-274-7988 chris.wedding@duke.edu Erika Weinthal 919-613-8080 weinthal@duke.edu Jonathan Wiener 919-613-7054 wiener@law.duke.edu Revised July 2017 ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT 6